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Skip's at Carnegie is known throughout the world for its superior and challenging hills. They have been the home for Hillclimbing for over 30 years!! You may have seen events like this on TV but you need to experience this sport in person to appreciate the riders, the bikes, and the atmosphere!! Fast50s was contacted by Dave Duffin, promoter and host for Skips at Carnegie in 2005. Dave and the staff at Skips have heard about and seen the excitement created by Fast50s and pit bike racing. They offered to partner with Fast50s to include Saturday Pit Bike Races under the lights. Fast50s staff attended 2 weekends in 2006 and sponsored 2 more pit bike events. This a great event for spectators and racers of all ages. Two days of hillclimbing and Saturday night pit bike races makes for an enjoyable time for the whole family. You can camp at Carnegie or commute each day......we recommend camping or staying in a local motel in Tracy or Livermore. At Fast50s first event in April 2006, we set up our trailer and vendor booth for the whole weekend. We also assisted Skip's crew in putting together the first Saturday night pit bike race. Fast50s own Ray Groom, AKA Spike, was the MC. Fast50s sales representative and rider supprt administrator, Jennifer, worked with Skips staff setting up classes, score keeping, and award presentations. Fast50 riders Craig Mason and Mike Northrop came out and showed everyone what a modified 50 and riding skill can really kick out! Nor-Cal riders from "50 Nutz" included Ryan Foley and Mike James. These guys put on an equal show for the spectators. There were also another 30 or more riders to show the crowd what mini racing is all about. The crowd of over 100 circled the track, some with a beer in hand, some with children on shoulders,,,,,,,all cheering for the riders. The turnout for this first time event was small compared to highly promoted minibike races but we know everyone had as good of as time as any.
(Roger Decoster and young fans at Skips in 1971!!!)
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